Film Submission
8th Golden Coconut AwardsSubmissions Closed
4632films submitted
133countries and regions
2026.08.182026.09.24 24:00
Sections
At least 70 minutes
- Completed after October 1, 2025, and not yet released in cinemas or on online platforms anywhere in the world
- Chinese films must hold a Public Screening Permit
- Running time of at least 70 minutes. A commercial cinema-standard DCP is required
At least 70 minutes
- Completed after October 1, 2025, and not yet released in cinemas or on online platforms anywhere in the world
- Chinese films must hold a Public Screening Permit
- Running time of at least 70 minutes. A commercial cinema-standard DCP is required
10–40 minutes
- Completed after October 1, 2025, and not yet publicly screened in mainland China
- Running time of 10–40 minutes. A commercial cinema-standard DCP is preferred
Any length or genre
- Any genre
- Works completed after January 1, 2025, are preferred. A commercial cinema-standard DCP is required
- Feature Film
- Documentary
- Short Film
- Screenings
Screener Specifications
Screeners must be MOV or MP4, at least 1920×1080 and no larger than 4 GB
films with non-English dialogue must have English subtitles, and Chinese-language films not in Mandarin must have Chinese and English subtitles
Dates & Contact
- Official Selection
- Announced in November 2026
- Competition / Screenings
- competition@hiiff.netpanorama@hiiff.net
FreeNo submission fee